US Bridges

US 1 Nb/Newbury over HWY Lowell ST

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N RR Tracks · Structure no. P030012TFDOTNBI

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Nb/Newbury over HWY Lowell ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 1 Nb/Newbury over HWY Lowell ST in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 77 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 51,522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,753 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 Nb/Newbury
CrossesHWY Lowell ST
Location.1 MI N RR Tracks
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54826, -70.98315
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,522 (2024)
Projected traffic73,753 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$28,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Nb/Newbury over HWY Lowell ST built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 1 Nb/Newbury over HWY Lowell ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 Nb/Newbury over HWY Lowell ST carry?

About 51,522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Nb/Newbury over HWY Lowell ST?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Nb/Newbury over HWY Lowell ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.